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Mets sign Infielder Omar Quintanilla to a minor league contract

Found January 03, 2012 on Mets Chronicle: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Omar Quintanilla,  Ruben Tejada,  Justin Turner
TEAMS: New York Mets,  Texas Rangers,  Colorado Rockies
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Needing options as a backup middle infielder who can handle shortstop behind Ruben Tejada, the Mets have signed Omar Quintanilla to a minor league contract, a major league source told ESPNNewYork.com. Quintanilla, 30, appeared in 11 games for the Texas Rangers last season. He went 1-for-22 (.045) with a triple, two RBIs and nine strikeouts. At Triple-A Round Rock, Quintanilla hit .298 with five homers and 25 RBIs in 208 at-bats. He is a .213 career major league hitter in 522 at-bats spanning six seasons, primarily with the Colorado Rockies. The Mets have Justin Turner available as a backup option, but ideally need someone who also can step in at shortstop. The Mets have noted that Quintanilla missed the beginning of last season while completing a 2010 50-game suspension for violating the minor league drug prevention and treatment program. Omar Quintanilla's Career Batting  Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG OPS  2005 COL 39 1...
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